MCCCD Program Description

Scaling Networks

Course: CNT160AA

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in large and complex networks. Configuring routers and switches for advanced functionality. Configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches and resolving common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Developing the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Preparation for Cisco certification examination.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Configure and troubleshoot enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Plus Protocol (PVST+), and EtherChannel (I, II) 2. Configure and troubleshoot first hop redundancy protocols (HSRP) in a switched network (II) 3. Configure and troubleshoot wireless routers and wireless clients (IV) 4. Configure and troubleshoot routers in a complex routed IPv4 or IPv6 network using single-area OSPF, multiarea OSPF, and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) (III, V, VI, VII, VIII) 5. Manage Cisco IOS? Software licensing and configuration files (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Scaling Networks A. Implementing a Network Design B. Selecting Network Devices II. LAN Redundancy A. Spanning Tree Concepts B. Varieties of Spanning Tree Protocols C. Spanning Tree Configuration D. First-Hop Redundancy Protocols III. Link Aggregation A. Link Aggregation Concepts B. Link Aggregation Configuration IV. Wireless LANs A. Wireless LAN Concepts B. Wireless LAN Operation C. Wireless LAN Security D. Wireless LAN Configuration V. Adjust and Troubleshoot Single-Area OSPF A. Advanced Single-Area OSPF Configurations B. Troubleshooting Single-Area OSPF Implementations VI. Multiarea OSPF A. Multiarea OSPF Operation B. Configuring Multiarea OSPF VII. EIGRP A. Characteristics of EIGRP B. Configuring EIGRP for IPv4 C. Operation of EIGRP D. Configuring EIGRP for IPv6 VIII. EIGRP Advanced Configurations and Troubleshooting A. Advanced EIGRP Configurations B. Troubleshoot EIGRP IX. IOS Images and Licensing A. Managing IOS System Files B. IOS Licensing

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 24, 2014

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.